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Blanchard Walker O'Quin & Roberts, A Professional Law Corporation

Blanchard Walker has maintained a tradition of excellence since 1917.

Blanchard Walker is dedicated to providing the highest standards of legal service, marked by experience, dedication, and responsiveness to clients' individualized needs. Our focus on results and service has helped Blanchard Walker build many longstanding relationships with valued clients across the country. Clients served by Blanchard Walker include a wide range of individuals, business professionals, and businesses. Blanchard Walker attorneys are experienced negotiators and trial lawyers with extensive experience in state, federal, and appellate courts. Utilizing its intellectual and technological resources, the firm offers a sophisticated legal practice that has earned powerful results for a diverse client base.

10/05/2026

Marie Vanderlick Named Director

We’re pleased to announce that Marie Vanderlick has been named a Director at Blanchard, Walker, O’Quin & Roberts.

Marie represents energy companies in oil and gas title matters, including title opinions, due diligence, and curative work. She also advises clients on estate planning, successions, and commercial matters, including business formations, mergers, and dissolutions.

Marie earned her law degree from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. She is active in the Shreveport community and the Ark-La-Tex Association of Professional Landmen.

“I’m pleased to take on the role of Director. My practice focuses on estate planning, successions, and oil and gas law, and I know how important strategic guidance is for families and businesses alike. I’m proud to represent Blanchard, Walker, O’Quin & Roberts in the Shreveport-Bossier community, and I look forward to continuing to help our clients make sound decisions during some of life’s most difficult moments.”

09/08/2026

We have two reasons to celebrate at Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts!

Michael E. “Mike” Riddick has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Shreveport for Oil and Gas Law.

Calvin Combs has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Commercial Litigation.

We’re proud to see Mike and Calvin recognized by their peers for their work and commitment to their clients. Please join us in congratulating them both on these well-deserved honors!

09/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Blanchard Walker attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:

• Michael E. Riddick — Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law

• WM. Timothy Allen, III — Administrative/Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas Law

• W. Michael Adams — Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, Litigation–Environmental, Litigation–Labor and Employment, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas Law

• Marie C. Vanderlick — Oil and Gas Law and Trusts and Estates

• Robert W. Johnson — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial Transactions/UCC Law

• Reginald E. Cassibry — Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law, and Real Estate Law

• John T. Cox, Jr. — Commercial Litigation

We’re proud to celebrate each of these attorneys and the work they continue to do for our clients and communities.

Congratulations to all!

Learn more about our firm at bwor.com.

08/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Calvin Combs! 🎉

The entire team at Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts is proud to congratulate Calvin Combs on being named to the 2026 40 Under Forty Class by the Young Professionals Initiative of Northwest Louisiana!

This well-deserved recognition celebrates outstanding young professionals who are making an impact through their leadership, professional achievements, innovation, and commitment to our community.

We are proud to have Calvin as part of the Blanchard Walker family and excited to see his hard work and dedication recognized among some of Northwest Louisiana’s brightest young leaders.

Please join all of us at Blanchard Walker in congratulating Calvin on this outstanding achievement! 👏🎉

Congratulations, Calvin!

08/07/2026

We celebrated our partner, Curtis R. Joseph, Jr., on being recognized by the Caddo Parish Commission for his election as the 86th President of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

This special resolution honors far more than a title. It recognizes decades of dedication to the practice of law, leadership within the legal profession, and unwavering service to the Shreveport-Bossier community.

Throughout his career, Curtis has distinguished himself not only as an accomplished attorney, but also as a mentor, civic leader, and advocate for justice.

At Blanchard, Walker, O'Quin & Roberts, we have the privilege of seeing those qualities every day. His commitment to excellence, integrity, and public service continues to inspire our attorneys and staff, and we are incredibly proud to see his contributions recognized by our community.

Congratulations, Curtis, on this well-deserved honor. Your leadership reflects the very best of our profession, and we look forward to the lasting impact of your presidency on the Louisiana legal community.

Please join us in congratulating Curtis Joseph on this remarkable achievement.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Blanchard Walker O'Quin Roberts!

On this Fourth of July, we celebrate not only America's birthday, but also the enduring principles that form the foundation of our legal system—liberty, justice, and the rule of law.

Did you know? The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, established the principle that governments derive "their just powers from the consent of the governed." While it isn't a law itself, it remains one of the most influential legal and constitutional documents in American history, shaping the values reflected in our Constitution and legal system.

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate our nation's 250th year, we wish everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

04/08/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Associate Attorney (Shreveport, LA) 🚨

Looking for a firm where culture actually matters?

At Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts, we’ve built a team of professionals who value:

✔ Respect

✔ Collaboration

✔ High-quality legal work

We are actively seeking to hire attorneys to join our Shreveport office.

What you’ll get:

• Hands-on experience

• Direct client involvement

• Competitive compensation + benefits

• A supportive, team-first environment

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney ready to take ownership of cases and grow within a respected firm.

📍 Shreveport, LA

📩 Apply by emailing Daniel Baker - [email protected]

💬 Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below.

03/18/2026

Join us in congratulating Anna Claire Tucker and Calvin Combs on being elected to serve another year on the Shreveport Bar Association- Young Lawyers!

Calvin will serve as Secretary, and Anna Claire will continue her great work as Social Media Chair.

We’re proud of your leadership and continued commitment to the legal community! Well Deserved!

Address

333 Texas Street
Shreveport, LA
71101

Website

http://www.bwor.com/

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